Senior living is entering a transitionary period, and more operators are ready to embrace new and improved ways of doing business.
A unique feeder program
By
John O'Connor
Oct 26, 2023
One of the great things about rubbing elbows at industry events is the ready access it provides to truly remarkable people. And their truly remarkable insights.
Are you ready for the 10-person challenge?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 09, 2023
“Every single one of us needs to be sure we have at least 10 people who stand on our shoulders,” Bob Kramer said Tuesday in accepting the inaugural Career Achievement Award of the McKnight’s...
Doing good by doing wellness
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2022
Senior living operators would be remiss if they didn’t pay attention to wellness. This concept also has plenty to offer.
Is it too soon to put the coronavirus in perspective?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 12, 2020
We need to give this emerging virus the respect and response it deserves. But let’s also try to keep things in perspective.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robert G. Kramer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2020
When people discuss how freely capital now flows in this sector, demographics and a strong economy usually get the credit. Often overlooked is the man perhaps most responsible for opening the spigot.
Senior living operators, ready for some small ball?
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2019
A landmark report is calling on senior living operators to consider reducing prices.
Senior living’s biggest challenge officially has been revealed
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2019
A landmark study released this week paints a sobering portrait of senior living affordability for many older Americans. It also should send this strong message to many operators: Change or else.
NIC prequel: Here’s what you ‘missed’ about the future of aging
By
John O'Connor
Sep 06, 2018
Here’s a look at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s Fall Conference.
Four takeaways from the NIC meeting
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2017
While I have been attending NIC conferences for more than two decades, I marvel at how relevant and informative they continue to be. The 2017 event was no exception. Here are but four takeaways from last...